We are pleased to announce that on March 4, 2025, an updated Rich Text Editor will be introduced in the MyFitnessPal Community. To learn more about the upcoming changes, please click here. We look forward to sharing this new feature with you!

What food(s) is the key to your success?

124

Replies

  • babynew
    babynew Posts: 613 Member
    Love Green Salads with fresh Herbs and berries. .or watermellon and seeds Just sprinlked with fresh lemon and flax oil
    Later always 2 Brazil Nuts. .. popcorn In a brown bag with cinnamon and a tad of cayene or chipotle tabasco. ..if I'm feeling frisky ill grate orange rind and cacao!
    Lemon Water warm or cold with fresh Basil! .
    Watermellon always works, I try to keep some frozen chunks as well as frozen berries and cherries as they help me sleep. ;):flowerforyou:
  • michelle7673
    michelle7673 Posts: 370 Member
    Right now - raspberries. Delicious and they're literally half fiber.

    Sweet potatoes (the pre-wrapped ones you can microwave are great)

    Various bowls made from chicken breast or 99% ground turkey (sweet and sour chicken with broccoli, pineapple and brown rice, enchilada with baked tostitos and lf cheese, taco...lots of varieties).

    Skinny sushi from Wegmans. How I love thee.

    And my soon-to-be-patented Elvis Burrito (multigrain flax wrap, banana, peanut butter).
  • Daisey4522
    Daisey4522 Posts: 171 Member

    1. Protein Ranch Dress (40 calories in 1/4 cup!) - It is a dressing made out of cottage cheese (you can also use Greek Yogurt) that tastes creamy and delicious! I have it almost everyday on salads or as a topping on burgers, or just about anything to add flavor.

    Can we get the recipe for this? Pretty please?

    Sure!

    Protein Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

    1 cup Cottage Cheese or Greek Yogurt
    1/2 pkg of Hidden Valley Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix (or make your own mix and add 2 tsp)
    1/4 cup of water or milk. If you add milk the calories will obviously increase slightly. I use water, but I tend to have to use a little more than a 1/4 cup (maybe up to 1/2 cup).

    Throw it all in a blender and done! It's best if you let it refrigerate for a half hour or so to let it thicken up.

    Thank you for this! I've been dying for a good and lower calorie dressing!!! :D

    You are welcome! I hope you like it! I eat it just about everyday :)
  • shannashannabobana
    shannashannabobana Posts: 625 Member
    Bacon and steak.
    Seconded. More generally, meat. Meat is magic :)
  • jen_zz
    jen_zz Posts: 1,011 Member
    Quest bars.
  • SkinnyMsFitness
    SkinnyMsFitness Posts: 389 Member
    Through your weight loss journey I am sure you have encountered a few snacks, condiments, desserts, etc that have been a part of your success.

    What are your top 1-3 foods you find yourself eating several days a week that really help you keep going?

    Here is my list:

    1. Protein Ranch Dress (40 calories in 1/4 cup!) - It is a dressing made out of cottage cheese (you can also use Greek Yogurt) that tastes creamy and delicious! I have it almost everyday on salads or as a topping on burgers, or just about anything to add flavor.

    2. Spinach & Cheese Lean Pocket (250 calories) - I am not suggesting this to anyone, because it would be better to eat "clean" but this is my "grab-and-go" meal if I need one. It really when I have no time to prepare something to eat and instead of stopping off at a restaurant or splurging I eat one of these. I love to dip this in a little bit of my protein ranch dressing (above) ;)

    3. Skinny Cow Ice Cream Sandwich (150 calories) - For those times that I am craving something sweet, this is amazingly satisfying :)

    Response is different than what you're asking, but this is me...

    I eat everything I want, but in moderation. I believe total deprivation of fave foods will lead to binging - at least for me it would. (Right or wrong?!) I live on 3 meals a day and quit eating when I 'feel' full...then I do cardio 5-7 days/week, 30 mins/day. =))

    Thanks for your fave foods - the ranch and lean pockets sound good! I love love love Nickles Light 35 Multigrain Bread - 35 cals per slice!
  • dianawall532
    dianawall532 Posts: 6
    All I seem to eat is:

    mushroom and spring onion omelettes

    weight watchers meals ranging from 211-297 calories

    cereal with skimmed milk

    grilled turkey marinated in soy sauce and chilli powder with a big salad

    For my sweet snack its a weight watchers cornettos 135 cals and yummy
  • Daisey4522
    Daisey4522 Posts: 171 Member
    Through your weight loss journey I am sure you have encountered a few snacks, condiments, desserts, etc that have been a part of your success.

    What are your top 1-3 foods you find yourself eating several days a week that really help you keep going?

    Here is my list:

    1. Protein Ranch Dress (40 calories in 1/4 cup!) - It is a dressing made out of cottage cheese (you can also use Greek Yogurt) that tastes creamy and delicious! I have it almost everyday on salads or as a topping on burgers, or just about anything to add flavor.

    2. Spinach & Cheese Lean Pocket (250 calories) - I am not suggesting this to anyone, because it would be better to eat "clean" but this is my "grab-and-go" meal if I need one. It really when I have no time to prepare something to eat and instead of stopping off at a restaurant or splurging I eat one of these. I love to dip this in a little bit of my protein ranch dressing (above) ;)

    3. Skinny Cow Ice Cream Sandwich (150 calories) - For those times that I am craving something sweet, this is amazingly satisfying :)

    Response is different than what you're asking, but this is me...

    I eat everything I want, but in moderation. I believe total deprivation of fave foods will lead to binging - at least for me it would. (Right or wrong?!) I live on 3 meals a day and quit eating when I 'feel' full...then I do cardio 5-7 days/week, 30 mins/day. =))

    Thanks for your fave foods - the ranch and lean pockets sound good! I love love love Nickles Light 35 Multigrain Bread - 35 cals per slice!

    I completely agree! I have not cut anything completely out of my diet. I just eat smaller portions or less often. If I cut the foods out completely I would definitely binge. I feel like the way I eat now is a way I can live for my life and not just a temporary diet.
  • nataliem257
    nataliem257 Posts: 7 Member
    La Bandarita low carb tortillas. 86 calories and 5 grams of net carbs. Just as filling as a sandwich and a really good option when you're on the go. Also, switching from mayo to mustard, and stopping putting cheese on sandwiches has cut at least 200-300 calories out of my day. Doesn't taste as good, but I end up just as full.
  • Turnaround2012
    Turnaround2012 Posts: 362 Member
    I eat "everything", but now finally in moderation.

    My "Go To" foods are:

    Egg Whites - Fill you up fast and are very high in protein
    Popcorn - When I want to snack
    Celery with Sunflower butter
    String Cheese
    Chicken Breast pre-prepared
    Carrots
    Bananas

    Of course I still eat Pizza, Ice Cream, Mexican - I just plan ahead!
  • da1128
    da1128 Posts: 212 Member
    Fruits and Veggies.
    Edy's Coconut Waters With Pineapple frozen bars. (60 calories)
    Bacon & Jalapeno Pizza in moderation, so I don't feel deprived and stuff my guts with other delights.
  • sarahisfocused
    sarahisfocused Posts: 11 Member
    >luna lemon zest nutrition bars 180 calories of pure bliss, great for a post work out snack or light breakfast at work.
    >lowfat greek vanilla yogurt parfait w/ granola and fruit, simply amazing, I treat myself to this as a late night snack or even breakfast.
    >Poland spring sparkling water (lemon), if you add in a flavored tea bag-- you get the satisfaction of soda with 0 calories & 0 sugar.
  • jeannemarie333
    jeannemarie333 Posts: 214 Member
    Sugar free jello made with cut up fresh fruit and non fat whipped cream on top for a delicious dessert :) I used to be a huge ice cream fanatic, so this is a pretty big change :)
  • StheK
    StheK Posts: 443 Member
    Loma Linda vegan hot dogs. And sandwich thins. And pretty much anything pickled.
  • welly5
    welly5 Posts: 293 Member
    1. eggs
    2. peanut butter
    3. Brown rice (we cook a lot of chinese food and switching to brown rice added extra fiber)
  • Daisey4522
    Daisey4522 Posts: 171 Member
    I forgot to add a couple of more foods that I have every week:

    4. Better'N Peanutbutter (half the calories of regular peanut butter) I usually put it on a piece of 40 calorie Nature's Own Bread for breakfast.
    5. Trader Joe's Sushi - I buy a back and have one piece at a time when I'm feeling really hungry. The rice really seems to sooth my stomach and is only about 40 calories per piece.
  • ettaterrell
    ettaterrell Posts: 887 Member
    got to read all these! bump
  • SKME2013
    SKME2013 Posts: 704 Member
    Spinach smoothies
    Greek yoghurt
    Blueberries
  • bheili
    bheili Posts: 4 Member
    Eggs and whole grain English muffins sometimes made into a breakfast sandwich with a little turkey and Swiss cheese.

    I also curb my pizza cravings by making a personal pizza on a tortilla.

    Dark chocolate chips with peppermint tea. Mmmm... So much comfort in an 80 calorie snack.
  • corgicake
    corgicake Posts: 846 Member
    As long as what I'm eating doesn't read as diet food, I'm happy. So key has been heavy whipping cream, butter, breadings, and corn dogs. I had a similar thing happen the last time I decided it was time to offload another bunch of weight, where portioned tasty rubbish made it work for me.
  • shaynepoole
    shaynepoole Posts: 493 Member
    I am on a roasted/baked vegetable kick so any vegetables are big for me right now

    breakfast is usually a carrot/egg with pumpkin pie spice mix in the cast iron pan - so it comes out kind of like a pancake

    Lunch/Dinner included roasted broccoli/eggplant/brussel sprouts/radishes/tomatoes with some rosemary garlic seasoning baked at 400 for 30 minutes

    for salads I generally use the Walden farms no calorie/no sugar salad dressings, which I occasionally use to marinate meats with as well - at least the vinagrette ones
  • Sonicz90x
    Sonicz90x Posts: 40 Member
    Regular baked white potatoes. Extremely satiating, nutrient dense, and tasty. I usually have 2-3 a week cutting, and probably one close to every day bulking.
  • sanderdejonge
    sanderdejonge Posts: 415 Member
    Oatmeal, cacao powder, greek yoghurt, fruit, pasta's & fish. And chicken of course!
  • dianastepheny
    dianastepheny Posts: 650 Member
    When I'm craving salty and sweet, I get a 100 calorie pack of Bachmann Pretzel sticks and alternate it with bites of 6
    Mariani California pitted dates (120 cal). It's not a cheap snack caloriewise, but I find it highly satisfying.
  • liftsforchocolate
    liftsforchocolate Posts: 273
    *Cocoa powder (fiber + flavor)
    *PB2, OMG I use this on everything
    *Pb, sunflower seed butter, nut butters in general (Justins, PB&Co)
    *Liquid egg whites,
    *chicken breast
    *Cauliflower
    *Cinnamon, must cinnamize everything multiple times

    But hands down, couldn't live with/out
    *Black coffee, thank the lord for k-cups lol
    *Chocolate, Lindt is amazing 85/90% and the sea salt
    *Fage 0% greek yogurt (1 cup everyday almost)
    *MRS. DASH!
    *protein powder, I collect the flavors haha
    *Quest and Rise protein bars, never skip a workout
  • katieC1983
    katieC1983 Posts: 13 Member
    Butternut Squash! Great replacement for potato, I find.....roasted, baked, mashed....in soups, salads, roast dinners, as a 'chips' replacement.... I love the stuff! :)
  • charli0329
    charli0329 Posts: 16 Member
    For me any kind of yogurt doesn't fill me up. It's healthy and delist but an hour later I'm hungry
  • gaylelynnbell
    gaylelynnbell Posts: 248 Member
    Pace Picante Sauce or fresh pico de gallo. Love it on meats, eggs or just wrapped in a tortilla by itself. Spicy foods keep my sweet tooth at bay.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    pizza. if i have like, two slices of pizza a week, i can pretty much do anything.
  • tnkitty
    tnkitty Posts: 78 Member
    I try to have a green smoothie a few times a week. They make me feel great!

    2 cups raw kale leaves (remove from stem)
    2 cups raw or frozen spinach
    1 1/2 cups Simply Apple Juice
    1/2 cup frozen mango
    1/2 peeled lemon

    Run through blender on smoothie setting once, then add about 1 cup of ice and run through again. This makes enough for 2 servings @ 137 calories each.
This discussion has been closed.

Categories